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Starla Jo Shelato

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Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory

3 S Hodge St

Tilton, Illinois

Starla Shelato Obituary

DANVILLE - Starla Jo Shelato, 52, of Danville died at 10:42 a.m. Sunday (Sept. 28, 2025) at home.

Per her request, no services will be held. Rortvedt Funeral Services & Crematory, 3 S. Hodge St., Tilton, is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The News-Gazette on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Robert Pundt

Earlier today

This was one of my favorite cousins as a child growing up in Danville, Illinois. We had a lot of fun! Haven't seen her in thirty years. She will be dearly missed!!

Christy

October 2, 2025

We were child hood enemies then friends since 4th grade then as with life we took different paths and grew apart, I am saddened to read of your passing...I hope you have found peace

Nikki Cox

October 1, 2025

Star girl you were a pistol that's for sure .I'll never forget you babe .Fly high your free now from all of the burdens of life.love you and hope your with Brenda. Love Odus

Denis Hamand

October 1, 2025

She was a good friend for many years she we looked out for each other and I enjoyed lessoning to her stories

J D. SMITH

September 30, 2025

Starla Rest In Peace my dear friend.There is so many memories I have there's not enough room here to share them all. Love and will miss you

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